New Weller WX2 Digital Soldering Station Now in Stock at Newark element14

CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Newark element14, a leading multi-channel, high-service electronics distributor in the Americas, announced today it was stocking the new feature-rich Weller WX2020 digital soldering station and WX2 accessories designed for performance and ease of use, with an exceptionally intuitive user interface.

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The WX2020 soldering station includes two WXP120 pencils for large or small parts requiring high power, and they can be operated simultaneously. The capacitive glass touchscreen is chemical and temperature resistant and is ESD safe to protect sensitive components. An energy-saving sleep mode and multiple language selector make the soldering station efficient and practical for use worldwide.

Ideal for soldering work such as LED backplanes, solar applications and micro soldering joints, the WX2020 helps operations to become more efficient and productive. "We built this product based on suggestions and ideas we compiled from customers and distribution partners around the world," commented Glenn Schindo, Director of Electronics at Weller's parent company, Apex Tool Group. "No one else is delivering this level of features and performance in the market today."

"Our customers depend on us to stock the latest innovations and offer best-in-class solutions," added Jeff Uden, VP, Product Management, Newark. "For their convenience, we showcase our new additions at www.newark.com/new and classify them by both product category and application."

A video about the Weller WX2020 can be viewed at Newark's element14 engineering community. Other Weller soldering stations available for same-day shipping can be viewed at http://www.newark.com/weller

About Newark element14

Newark and its innovative online element14 engineering community, are both businesses of the global Premier Farnell Group (LSE:pfl), a leading multi-channel, high-service electronics distributor supporting millions of engineers and purchasing professionals around the world. Stocking components and test equipment from 500+ top manufacturers, Newark is known in the US, Canada and Mexico for providing the broadest electronics selection for same-day shipping. Customers do business with Newark through multiple sales channels: contact centers, a local branch network, field sales force and websites at www.newark.com and www.element14.com

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